“We have prepared well for Al Kharaitiyat and worked throughout the fortnight-long break to get the team technically and psychologically ready to come out of this contest with full points, even though the game will be difficult as both teams will seek full points.

“We consider the game as a final and we have no choice but to win. The players have understood its importance. That is what I could gather from the training sessions.

“All we care about is winning and all our focus is on this game against Al Kharaitiyat. We have four games remaining including this. I trust in my players’ ability to put it cross Al Kharaitiyat,” said Batista.